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those types. And he also knew Henri would never waste his breath on those types.
     
    Maven raised her eyebrows. “People are the way they are because of my old boyfriend and his new girlfriend.”
     
    This made Flynn nod. “Your hotter than her is that what it is?”
     
    Maven didn’t know how to respond to that statement. Tatiana and she were nothing alike.
     
    “ If people are talking about you it’s probably because their jealous of you. You’re a beautiful girl, but I’m sure you know that.” Flynn grabbed a hold of his glass.
     
    “ Well, thanks I think. But I think it’s more than envy. I think it’s because people are cruel.”
     
    “ That wasn’t a compliment it was an observation. I have a girlfriend and believe me she would cut my balls off if she heard me complimenting another girl.” Flynn smiled. “Am I freaking you out?”
     
    Maven pushed her hair behind her ear. “A little.”
     
    “ Well, I don’t bite, only if they ask for it. So don’t freak out on me.”
     
    Maven finally smiled.
     
    “ Do you like him?” Flynn asked. “My cousin.”
     
    Maven nodded. “He’s great. He seems like a great person.”
     
    “ He is great. He’s amazing. He’s everything any girl could want in a guy. Shit, I’m surprised my girlfriend hasn’t dumped me yet to have a chance at Henri.” Flynn smirked.
     
    She didn’t know what to say to that either.
     
    “ Did the guy tell you how amazing he was at baseball back at home? Or how many girls were chasing after him?” He took a swig of his tea. “Or about the mega bitch that dumped him?”
     
    Maven started to feel uncomfortable. Henri’s cousin was sharing things with her that Henri never mentioned or seemed to want to bring up.
     
    “ He had a girlfriend?”
     
    Flynn nodded. “He did everything for this girl. And she just up and deserted him.”
     
    Maven’s heart sank. “That’s sad.”
     
    “ It is, because Henri deserves someone who cares about him. Most girls just want to take advantage of him because he is so damn nice. He doesn’t deserve that.”
     
    Maven nodded. “Nobody does. And I totally know the feeling.”
     
     
     
    Henri appeared in the doorway. “Flynn, you can go now.” Flynn hopped up from the chair. He gave a wave and headed out of the room patting Henri hard on the chest in passing.
     
    Henri put Flynn’s half empty tea in the sink. He turned around leaning against the counter.
     
    “ I should probably walk you home.”
     
    Maven looked at him. He had a fresh t-shirt on and a new pair of shorts. His face was a bit pale, but other than that he looked normal.
     
    “ Are you okay?”
     
    Henri crossed his arms. “I’m fine.”
     
    “ I can walk home by myself if you’re not feeling good.”
     
    Henri pushed off the counter. “Are you kidding me? I’m wouldn’t let you walk home in the dark alone.”
     
    “ I can call my dad.”
     
    “ I said I’m fine.” Henri said again. Maven left it alone.
     
     
     
    Henri shut the front door. And they began their walk to Maven’s place. The stars sparkled in the sky. The sound of crickets and bullfrogs echoing through the trees, it was a beautiful night.
     
    “ Henri, is there anything you would like to tell me that you haven’t?”
     
    Henri looked at Maven. “Like what?”
     
    “ Anything at all, I’m a great listener.” She smiled at him.
     
    “ I think that kiss was amazing.” He snagged her fingertips taking hold of her hand as they walked the path to her house. She laced her fingers with his holding on tight.
     
    “ It was the best kiss ever, hands down.” She squeezed his fingers even tighter.
     
     
     
    It didn’t bother her that Henri wasn’t ready to share everything with her. They barely knew each other. But she couldn’t help thinking there was a lot more to him. A person with a lot going on, on the inside, like sadness and hardship, she just didn’t know why.
     

 
     
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